Medical Lab Technician-Full Time Days

Summary

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Major Job Functions

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Reports results for stats, abnormals, critical values and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy
• Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria
• Reports trends and/or delays to Technical Specialist
• Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency standards
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur
• Notifies Technical Specialist when supplies, reagents, equipment are below established levels
• Fulfills universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogen, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures
• Maintains a professional, responsible, and courteous environment for patients, visitors and fellow employees
• Aids in the orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
• Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location)
• Assists with duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence
• Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled

Minimum Qualifications

• Education And Formal Training: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients required, or have successfully completed at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures course and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
• MLT(ASCP) or MLT eligible under ASCP required
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required: Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
• Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team
• Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress
• Effective communications skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading. Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email and verbally
• Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to speak plainly
• Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently
• Handles multiple priorities
• Independent decision making and able to make decisions under pressure
• Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility
• Works alone and with others effectively
• Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment
• Required Licenses And Certifications: MLT(ASCP) - American Society For Clinical Pathology